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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,879.61, 6,733.82 and 2,755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,879.61, 6,733.82 and 2,755.14 is: 3,802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,879.61 : 6,733.82 = 2,755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,879.61/6,733.82 = 2,755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,879.61x = 6,733.82 × 2,755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,879.61x = 18,552,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,552,603.06/4,879.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.07

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